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Alexandra Mardlin

Alexandra Mardlin
Rotherham, England

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Nanny/babysitter with 10+ years experience

Babysitter, Nanny £10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel within Rotherham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • 33 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hi! My name's Alex, I'm 33 years old and I live in the Brinsworth area in Rotherham.

I currently work from home but I previously spent a lot of years working with children.

I have a level Three Diploma in Childcare and Education. I nannied/babysat for various families caring for children aged 2-11. After having some years away from that, I'm now looking for some part time childcare work again.

I'm reliable, friendly, creative and patient. You can expect me to always be on time, to teach your child good manners and help them meet developmental milestones. I'm happy to do light housework, some cooking and bath and bedtime on necessary.

Due to my schedule, I can be flexible where necessary. I'm looking for work local to me as I don't currently have my own car.

Please feel free to get in touch anytime with any questions!

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Ruby-Jade Hancock
Rotherham, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Rotherham for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Raheem Ahmed
Rotherham, England

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2024

Babysitter / Pet Carer

Babysitter, Parent helper £10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Rotherham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 1 month experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have passed all of my GCSES with great results that I am happy with. One of the GCSE qualifications I have is in Sport which you also learn about how to handle situations when people are injured and I know about different injuries and how to help with them.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Cooking

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Thi Hai Au Nguyen

Thi Hai Au Nguyen
Leeds, England

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2024

Kids love me

Majored in Education Pursuing Master degree Been taking care of kids in England, age range from 3-14 years old Good at cooking, organizing games for kids Able to help with household or tutoring

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Leeds for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 40 months experience working with children
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 31 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Vietnamese
    • Email verified

I have been working with kids ranging from 3-8 years old as a baby sitter, currently working in education field with students from 3-15 years old.

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing/painting
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Laiba Majid
Huddersfield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper £12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Huddersfield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hey, my names Laiba and I'm a part time babysitter with a year of experience.. I currently work at the hospital most days as a healthcare assistant caring for the elderly, however I have a love for children and easily establish strong bonds with them and the parents!!

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking

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Aisha Arshad

Aisha Arshad
Sheffield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2023

Welcome message:

Hi I’m Aisha! I’m 24 years old. I’m a very outgoing person and love children! I come from a large family youngest being 8 years old. I have always helped my mum with the children. I have babysat new borns and children at different ages for 4 years. I enjoyed it very much. I have my courses childcare level 2/3. I have an enhanced DBS so you can check online. Any last minute Childcare. Currently a mama to my gorgeous 7 month old. Contact number- 07751301202

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £11 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sheffield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • 25 years old
    • Police check
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers

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Isha Ayub

Isha Ayub
Halifax, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter/Pet sitter (part-time)

Hiya, my name is Isha and i’m excited to introduce myself as your new pet sitter and babysitter. I have a deep love for animals and children and can’t wait to get to know you and your family :) I’d be honoured to help, please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working together and creating a wonderful experience for you.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 8 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Halifax for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I have child car seats
  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have 10 GCSES and have just finished doing my A Levels. I have volunteered at a residential care home for the elderly for nearly 3 years and have babysat for neighbours and family friends on a regular basis. I have done some dog sitting for an elderly dog and usually do this as a last minute fill in. I have trained as a dental nurse during my work experience at a dental practice and have a part time job at Tesco.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Katy Godden

Katy Godden
Sheffield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, I am Katy! I am 25 years old and a happy and social person. I have wanted to work with children for many years and was previously part of a Brownie troupe that helped me learn more about children. As a child I went to a child minder and spent lots of time around other children, this is when I realised I enjoyed interacting with younger children. As a teen I babysat local children while I was doing my GCSEs, one of which was in child development.

My passions are cooking/baking and outdoor sports, both of which I would be able to teach and encourage within your children. I am a very organised person who loves halloween and christmas, I would be able to plan themed activities for your children.

I have 2 cats, which I have had for 2 years, they are a brother and sister who are just over 2, called Tinkerbell and Toothless.

I would love to hear from you.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £10.33 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sheffield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 26 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have completed a masters of science in food consumer marketing and product development and a bsc in Food Marketing Management. I am looking to expand my career possibilities as I love working with kids, but was encouraged to follow my passion for food. I volunteered with children at a brownies troupe for over a year and massively enjoyed this, I would have continued if it was not due to a house move, due to this I have had a DBS check, however it will be specific to the brownie organisation. Like many people, as a teenager I was a baby sitter for local children, this was supported by my GCSE in Child development. I have an interest in food so would always be available to cook with your children and teach them whatever they would like to know. I am a very organised person so your home would be kept neat and tidy.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Simone Marley
Sheffield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Weekend babysitter at a ready ?

Hi 👋
I have freetime which I would like to share to help loving parents care for their little ones. Hope to talk soon 🤗

Babysitter, Parent helper £12 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sheffield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 17 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • General credentials:
    • 34 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a qualified childcare who works as forest leader in the week caring for babies to pre school, I have worked within childcare sector since was 16 being a ta at school and experience all ages. Anything else you would like to know please feel free to ask.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

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Darcy Herring johnson
Sheffield, England

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Member since: Sep 2024

Welcome message:

Hi I’m Darcy! I’m a medical student at Sheffield university looking for some side jobs! I love working with kids and coach sport so have DBS, first aid and a safeguarding qualification. In my spare time I love to keep active in the Peak District and Fencing. Any questions just ask :)

Babysitter £15 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sheffield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m a medical student at Sheffield University. I love being outdoors and active! I’m an international fencer. I also coach fencing so have first aid, DBS and safeguarding qualifications. Any questions just ask!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Darcy For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Rotherham, England, United Kingdom (Dec 2024)

Rotherham babysitters are paid an average of £11.13 per hour as of December 2024, which is 1.1% lower than the English average of £11.25, and 1.8% lower than the United Kingdom average of £11.33. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Rotherham:
£9.00 £11.13 £15.00
England:
£4.00 £11.25 £33.00
United Kingdom:
£4.00 £11.33 £33.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in Pound sterling (GBP)


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One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.